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Harry Brill is a cadet reporter with the NT News, covering crime, politics and defence.

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Australian Army soldiers from The 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal personnel, construct emergency shelter tents at the Katherine Showgrounds. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Defence Force is assisting the Northern Territory Government to evacuate remote communities in the path of Tropical Cyclone Trevor. Defence support was requested on Wednesday 20 March by the Northern Territory Government through Emergency Management Australia and close coordination between the agencies continues. A Joint Task Force of around 200 personnel has been established out of the Australian Armyâ€™s 1st Brigade in Darwin to coordinate Defenceâ€™s response in supporting the emergency evacuations. Three Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules transport aircraft have commenced evacuation operations out of East Arnhem Land. Two aircraft have evacuated people from Groote Eylandt and the third is evacuating people from McArthur River Mine airfield near Borroloola. A fourth aircraft, a C-17A Globemaster, will join the operation at McArthur River Mine airfield later today. It is expected the aircraft will conduct a number of sorties throughout the day to evacuate those community members identified by the Northern Territory Government for emergency evacuation.

Military activities take to the streets of Top End town

Pyrotechnics, blank ammunition and battle noise simulation is set to feature on the streets of a Top End town as Defence personnel prepare to battle it out. See for details.

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Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek and her Northern Territory counterpart Kate Worden have pledged more than $50 million for water infrastructure in remote communities in the Top End. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

$8m pledge as NT drinking water shame exposed

The Lawler government has struck a deal with Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to deliver healthy drinking water to ‘tens of thousands’ of remote residents. See for details.

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A Royal Australian Navy sailor and a United States Marine compete for the ball during a 4th of July soccer match held at Darwin Football Stadium, NT. *** Local Caption *** A friendly soccer match between the Royal Australian Navy Football Federation Australia squad and a team from the United States Marine Rotational Force Darwin was held on 04 July 2024 in Darwin, Northern Territory. The game served as a celebration of the Independence Day, and highlighted the close relationship that exists between Australia and the United States. The match took place at Darwin Football Stadium and was watched by a number of supporters from both sides.

In photos: Marines, Aussie sailors face-off in Independence Day football match

Independence Day celebrations in Darwin went ahead with a couple of tough football matches at Marrara between US Marines and Aussie sailors. See the pictures.

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Generic imagery of Darwin Local Court. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Named: Man accused of stabbing Mitchell St reveller granted bail

A man accused of stabbing another man on the Darwin party strip multiple times has been granted bail. See for details.

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Northern Territory Police generic imagery. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Police arrest Red Centre man allegedly possessing child abuse material

Police in the Red Centre capital have arrested a 69-year-old man after a search allegedly found child abuse material in his home. Read the latest.

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CLP leader Lia Finocchiaro with deputy leader Gerard Maley at East Arm.

‘We’ve listened’: CLP reveals plan to make boat ramps safer

The opposition has declared boat ramps across the Territory will be made safer under a Country Liberal Party government, with two prime fishing locations name-dropped for an upgrade.

Northern Territory

Member for Brennan Marie-Clare Boothby with The Reserve general manager Brad Morgan discussing the impact of anti-social behaviour on NT tourism. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Crime deja vu for businessman who left Alice Springs for Darwin

In 2010, Brad Morgan left Alice Springs for Darwin when he observed a rise in crime. Now, the businessman says there is similar trend of anti-social behaviour across the Top End.

Police & Courts

A fight broke out at a Malak service station on July 4. Picture: Harry Brill

Bloody brawl breaks out in Top End service station

Witnesses said they were afraid as a bloody brawl between three people broke out inside a Top End service station. Read what happened.

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Troops from 40 Commando, Royal Marines, touched down at Darwin airport on the weekend.

Why British Commandos have rolled into Darwin

British Special Forces troops rolled into Darwin on the weekend, who have travelled more than 14,000 kilometres for a special dry season activity. Read why the distinguished commando unit has been sent to the Top End.

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Darwin man Adil Abdul Kareem died unexpectedly last week.

Almost 40k raised following Darwin man’s tragic death

In the days following the death of Darwin man, a Top End community rallied to raise funds for the man’s family. Now, community members are inviting the rest of the Territory to join the noble cause. Read the story behind Adil Abdul Kareem.

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